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CDC Recommends IICRC Certificationhttp://cmmonline.com/articles/234450Fri, 20 Mar 2015 06:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/234450-cdc-recommends-iicrc-certification
GHS — The Right To Understand (Dawn Shoemaker)
In December 2013, a big change is coming to the way warning and hazard labels and related materials are displayed on scores of different products including professional cleaning products.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/232163Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/232163-right-to-know-evolves-to-right-to-understand
ISSA releases Clean Standard for K-12
ISSA has released a new standard industry professionals can use when working in or with K-12 schools to promote a cleaner and healthier indoor environment to benefit children's learning experiences.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/232287Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/232287-issa-releases-clean-standard-for-k-12
ICAN/ATEX: What is the best green certification?http://cmmonline.com/articles/232004Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/232004-icanatex-what-is-the-best-green-certification
New OSHA Rules For Floor Safety (Russell Kendzior)
In August 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is scheduled to release new rules for Walking and Working Surfaces (29 CFR Part 1910), that raise the bar for floorcare, safety and inspection.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231611Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231611-new-osha-rules-for-floor-safety
A Guide To Navigating Green Certifications (Stephen Lewis)
It’s important to stay afloat on all of today’s green certifications, and identify products that best meet a facility’s sustainability goals.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231515Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231515-find-your-guide-to-navigating-green-certifications
A New Generation Of Green Cleaners (Tony Gisbert and Walter Dittel)
Increased environmental and health awareness has led to a greater array of “greener” and “safer” cleaners, deodorizers and degreasers in today’s marketplace. Many of these products, unfortunately, do not offer truly safe and green alternatives: Enter a newly-developed category of non-active biocatalyst-based products.
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http://cmmonline.com/articles/231508Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231508-a-new-generation-of-green-cleaners
ICAN/ATEX: What is the best green certifcation?http://cmmonline.com/articles/231628Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231628-icanatex-what-is-the-best-green-certifcation
More Train the Trainer events on the horizon
We are over the half way mark in 2013 with Cleaning Management Institute's (CMI) Train the Trainer events.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231570Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231570-more-train-the-trainer-events-on-the-horizon
The ISSA Clean Standard For K-12 Schools (Rex Morrison)
According to ISSA, the goal of the Clean Standard is to provide schools with a useful tool that will help them objectively assess and control the level of cleanliness in their facilities.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231266Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231266-the-issa-clean-standard-for-k-12-schools
Hospitals Reap Rewards For Focusing On Quality CleaningDave@AICS.com (Dave Frank)
Healthcare organizations have a new reason to be concerned about how their patients perceive the cleanliness of hospitals and patient rooms.
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http://cmmonline.com/articles/231111Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231111-hospitals-reap-rewards-for-focusing-on-quality-cleaning
Owen J. Roberts School District honors 2013 CMI grads
On May 21, 23 of the school districts' custodial staff completed aCleaning Management Institute (CMI) training program initiated four years ago.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231245Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231245-owen-j-roberts-school-district-honors-2013-cmi-grads
Taking The Necessary Steps (Brant Insero)
Dedication to employee development is a clear sign that an organization is taking the right steps in preparing individuals for success and advancement.
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http://cmmonline.com/articles/230931Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230931-taking-the-necessary-steps
Path To Guest Satisfaction (Anthony Melchiorri Dave Mesko)
To meet evolving needs of the “connected customer,” hotels can build a strong online reputation by focusing on building the four pillars of guest satisfaction: image, cleanliness, safety and security.
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http://cmmonline.com/articles/230980Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230980-path-to-guest-satisfaction
Two Ways To Maintain Focus In Training (Rich DiPaolo, editorial director)
Improperly conducted custodial training can be stagnant, resulting in a lack of focus and understanding, and workers may not learn the proper techniques.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/231120Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/231120-two-ways-to-maintain-focus-in-training
Sustainability Beyond Green CleaningDave@AICS.com (Dave Frank)
Regardless of the type or size of the organization, having a comprehensive cleaning program that stems from its overall sustainability goals is essential to helping the organization meet them.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230836Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230836-sustainability-beyond-green-cleaning
ICAN/ATEX: How does the EPA define a disinfectant and a pesticide?http://cmmonline.com/articles/230781Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230781-icanatex-how-does-the-epa-define-a-disinfectant-and-a-pesticide
The Standard For Commercial And Institutional Cleaning Services (Katherine Pickett)
GS-42 compiles industry best practices and standards regarding green cleaning, of which all commercial and institutional cleaning services — but especially BSCs — should be aware.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230751Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230751-the-standard-for-commercial-and-institutional-cleaning-services
Communicating With The Consortium (Rex Morrison)
Because of the program’s adaptability, we always find a way to train trainers and leave schools much cleaner and healthier than they were before we came.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230596Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230596-communicating-with-the-consortium
The Next Generation In Infection Control Technology
This content was provided by WillSpeed Technology LLC as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact WillSpeed Technology directly at (208) 608-8658 or www.WillSpeedTech.com/GermBloc.
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http://cmmonline.com/articles/230438Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230438-the-next-generation-in-infection-control-technology
High-performance Cleaning And Disinfecting Without Chemicalshttp://cmmonline.com/articles/230436Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230436-high-performance-cleaning-and-disinfecting-without-chemicals
Becoming A Certified Germ Killer (Peter Sheldon Sr.)
While some companies and facilities have taken active steps to develop internal training and certification programs, there are several organizations that can provide effective curriculum resources and help educate workers.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230138Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230138-becoming-a-certified-germ-killer
Letters To The Editor
Each month, we welcome readers to opine on the noteworthy — or even the trivial — aspects of their lives as JanSan professionals.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230174Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230174-letters-to-the-editor
Remedying Sick Building Syndrome With Green Cleaningbdavis@traffikco.com (Briana Davis)
Since conventional cleaning products have been recognized as contributors to indoor air quality problems, creating healthy indoor spaces starts by limiting the introduction of unnecessary pollutants.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/230082Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/230082-remedying-sick-building-syndrome-with-green-cleaning
How To Write A Health And Safety PolicyDave@AICS.com (Dave Frank)
No matter the size of a company, it will need to have certain procedures or guidelines in place to make sure that accidents are prevented during the course of day-to-day business.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/229775Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/229775-how-to-write-a-health-and-safety-policy
A Colony Of Microscopic Workhorses (Mike Sawchuk)
Facilities that are cleaned using environmentally preferable products are also becoming more sustainable, ensuring that natural resources are used as efficiently as possible.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/229206Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:30:00 -0500http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/229206-a-colony-of-microscopic-workhorses
The Business Of Housecleaning Goes Commercial (David Kiser)
When we formed the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), we knew that we needed to develop a program of instruction and certification for technicians and that it would have to be a peer-reviewed, industry-wide accepted program.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/229348Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/229348-the-business-of-housecleaning-goes-commercial
Sustainable Education Programs (Matt Moberg)
December 6, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, will mark CMI's second session of the Sustainable Cleaning for Educational Facilities program held in partnership with Cleaning Consultant Services Inc.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/229764Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/229764-sustainable-education-programs
What Does Green Ice Melt Really Mean? (Rob Peterson)
Because the ice melt industry is largely unregulated, there's nothing to prevent a manufacturer from adding small traces of additives to basic rock salt and claiming greater environmental benefits, creating a unique symbol that implies eco-friendliness, including "green" or "environmentally friendly" in the product name — or making other misleading claims without validation.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/206824Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:34:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/what-does-green-ice-melt-really-mean-3
Increase Productivity And Reduce Operating Expenses
At the 2012 ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America trade show in Chicago, Sanitaire Commercial will detail how their Quiet Clean® line of vacuums can make an operation more productive. Read about the reliability and warranty they offer here and then visit booth 1033 to learn more.]]>
http://cmmonline.com/articles/229635Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/229635-increase-productivity-and-reduce-operating-expenses